Nanyang Technological University - NTU Singapore
W100 Representative
Tina Taheri MoayedChief Communication Officer
Tina Taheri Moayed is Chief Communications Officer at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore – ranked the world’s best young university by Times Higher Education. She leads the team responsible for NTU’s reputation, brand, media relations, creative and marketing activities, the University’s archives, and communications related to alumni and donor engagement.
A passionate advocate for education as a force for opportunity, Tina is driven by the belief that investing in the potential of the next generation is one of the most powerful ways to shape the future. This conviction has anchored her career across two decades in global development and communications.
Tina spent over 20 years with the World Bank Group, including 10 years as IFC’s Regional Head of Communications and Public Affairs for East Asia and the Pacific. Based across Washington, DC, Hong Kong, and Singapore, she built a deep, firsthand connection to Asia’s dynamism and growth — a region she has come to know intimately and remains genuinely passionate about. She was instrumental in establishing the World Bank Group’s Singapore office, a milestone that reflected her commitment to strengthening ties between global institutions and the region.
Tina holds degrees from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas and ICADE Business School in Spain, and has pursued further studies in France and Switzerland.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is a premier technological university that develops leaders and creates societal impact through education, research, and service. Ranked amongst the world’s top universities, NTU has 40,700 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Business, Computing & Data Science, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, Medicine, Science, and Graduate colleges.
NTU is also home to world-renowned autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education and S Rajaratnam School of International Studies – and various leading research centres such as the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Energy Research Institute at NTU, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering.
The University aspires to shape an AI-enabled future. By bringing together global talent across disciplines and combining technology with human creativity, NTU nurtures AI-ready graduates, drives breakthrough discoveries, and forges partnerships that tackle the challenges of our time.
The latest from Nanyang Technological University
A golden season: The #NTUsg #DragonBoat team swept the Prime Minister's Cup (Men), Prime Minister's Cup (Women) and Tertiary Open titles at the Singapore Dragon Boat Festival 2026. The team, supported by NTU Student Affairs, also claimed second place at the Macao International
Can organisations succeed with AI if employees are disengaged?
In two commentaries for the @straits_times, #NTUsg's Nanyang Business School faculty examine how workplace engagement shapes AI adoption.
Assoc Prof Ruchi Sinha argues that employees need to see AI as an
From restoring manta ray habitats to sorting waste that pollutes our oceans, participants at One Arena 2026 applied their coding, robotics and engineering skills to tackle real-world challenges inspired by marine conservation.
Organised by #NTUsgStudents from the College of
#NTUsg has issued the second series of bonds under its S$1 billion Medium-Term Note programme, comprising S$350 million in SGD-denominated bonds.
The net proceeds will support NTU's general corporate purposes and capital expenditure requirements, including sustainability
Small suit. Big mission: Scientists from #NTUsg and @waseda_univ have developed a soft, flexible diving suit that lets cyborg cockroaches survive underwater for up to three hours, expanding their potential for search-and-rescue missions.
Professor Hirotaka Sato, who led the
Could the future of cloud computing lie in space? Speaking at the World Economic Forum Summer Davos, #NTUsg Vice Provost (Graduate Education) Prof Wen Yonggang explored how space-based cloud computing could help address the energy, cooling and land constraints facing Earth-bound
Helping create the world's first commercial-grade yarn made from textile waste is not what most undergraduates expect from an internship.
Through #NTUsg's Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme, Materials Engineering student Cheng Shao Yu joined US climate tech startup MacroCycle
Can aquaculture become virtually zero waste?
In #NTUsgThinks Episode 5, Prof Joachim Loo shares his vision for a circular aquaculture system, where fish waste nourishes plants, while plants help support fish growth by producing oxygen, creating a more sustainable ecosystem.
Bread is more than a staple. It is part of Singapore's food culture and identity.
Prof William Chen, Director of the Food Science and Technology Programme at #NTUsg, explains how changing consumer preferences have shaped bread consumption over the years, from the rise of
NTU 2030 – A vision for the future
NTU2030 aims to transform education, accelerate discovery, and create global impact through a shared commitment to excellence, agility, and continuous reinvention. It is anchored by four strategic pillars that guide the University’s efforts to address the evolving needs of society.
Talent
Attracting, developing and retaining the very best people to drive excellence across the University.
Education
Delivering transformative educational experiences that prepare students to be future- and AI-ready, so they are sought after by employers.
Research, Innovation & Enterprise
Pursuing breakthrough discoveries, integrating technology and the humanities to address global challenges, and accelerating cutting-edge innovation to create promising new enterprises.
Global Impact
Driving global impact in all that we do, while building long-lasting partnerships with like-minded institutions around the world.
Mission and vision
Mission
To nurture leaders and create societal impact through education, research, and service.
Vision
A great global university founded on science and technology.
Global Reach
NTU’s international reach is extensive, comprising more than 800 academic and research partners and over 700 industry partners in Asia, North America, Europe, Africa and beyond. Three-fifths of NTU’s faculty and research staff are international, representing 68 countries.
NTU is active in several global and regional university networks. These provide a platform for dialogue and understanding, and leverage the combined strengths and expertise of its members to influence policy and drive change. NTU has a seat on the Board of Trustees of the ASEAN University Network and is a founding member of both the Asian Science and Technology Pioneering Institutes of Research and Education (ASPIRE) League and the Global Sport Universities Network.
The NTU President is Chair of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and on the board of the Global MOOC and Online Education Alliance. NTU is also proud to be a host institution for the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT).
Research
NTU undertakes cutting-edge research through a range of national and international research programmes. The University also houses national research centres focused on areas aligned with Singapore’s long-term priorities.
NTU has secured around S$600 million in competitive research funding annually, receiving approximately S$3.7 billion over the past five years.
Research in NTU is carried out within and across the colleges/schools and national Research Centres of Excellence, supported by 49 university-level research institutes.
The University collaborates extensively with the public and private sectors with commercialisation outcomes. The drive to deepen engagement with the private sector and facilitate the application of research has resulted in over 700 industry partners to date, as well as more than 25 Corporate/Joint Labs.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
NTU Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) drives the translation of scientific discoveries and innovations by NTU faculty, staff and students into real-world solutions with positive socioeconomic impact. It oversees technology transfer and commercialisation of intellectual property and, through NTUitive, the University’s innovation and enterprise company, provides dedicated support for NTU’s start-ups and spin-offs. This integrated ecosystem enables NTU innovators and entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to market and scale their ventures sustainably.
National University of Singapore
W100 Representative
Chua Loo Lin
Chief Communications Officer
Mr Chua Loo Lin is Chief Communications Officer at the National University of Singapore (NUS) where he oversees university branding and communications, including media relations, reputation management, marketing communications, digital communications, VIP events and protocol, issues management, as well as crisis communications.
A seasoned communications specialist with over two decades of experience, Loo Lin started his career in the Singapore civil service in 1997, spending seven years in different roles at the Ministry of Communications and Information, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Finance, cutting his teeth on campaigns, publications, media relations, and research analysis. After serving his scholarship bond with the Singapore government, he joined the Singapore Management University and spent the next seven years building and elevating the profile of the university during its nascent years.
Taking a plunge into the private sector, Loo Lin then took on a role at HSBC Singapore where he managed banking and financial communications in areas ranging from consumer banking and insurance, private banking, and succession planning, to change management and organisational culture.
Before joining NUS, Loo Lin led destination communications at Resorts World Sentosa, navigating the adrenaline-charged world of roller coasters, Halloween Horror Nights, deep sea creatures, Michelin-starred chefs, food and wine festivals, and celebrity red carpet events.
Loo Lin graduated from NUS with a Bachelor of Laws, and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication from the Nanyang Technological University.
National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading global university centred in Asia, founded in 1905 through the donation of $87,000 raised by the local community and with an initial enrolment of 23 students. Today, they are Singapore’s flagship university consistently ranked first in Asia and among the leading universities in the world.
The National University of Singapore has 3 campuses; Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram. With 13 undergraduate schools, 4 graduate schools and 30 university-level research institutes and centres, the university is renowned for its pioneering new models of innovation.
The Latest from National University of Singapore
Meet Netra from @nus_law & @nuscollege, and Xin Lin from @nusnursing - for these two #NUS2026 graduates, they have found their “why” through the different experiential learnings offered by their respective courses.
Beyond the textbook: Two NUS graduates on how law and nursing shaped their purpose
Sitting in a courtroom watching a family in anguish as their loved one received a long prison sentence, law stud...
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From setbacks to stepping stones – for Class of #NUS2026 graduates Eliza Lim, Nicolette Koh and Yap Yu Ting, their time at NUS has been instrumental in helping them pursue their dreams. Find out more below.
Diamonds forged under pressure: Three inspiring NUS graduates who turned their challenges into hope
One turned the challenge of financial hardship into a drive for intellectual inquiry. Another transformed her experien...
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Meet #NUS2026 graduates Gan Xin Chen, Oliver Lim and Joanna Wu, who balanced their studies with shooting, running and badminton respectively. Their journeys were shaped by discipline, setbacks and support. #ShapeTheFuture
Passion on and off the field: Three NUS athletes fly high in sports and academics
As NUS honours its newest graduates at Commencement, we spotlight three Class of 2026 student-athletes who balanced ...
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NUS Centre for Hydrogen and Carbon Innovations launched the Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Consortium to accelerate decarbonisation by partnering with industry to fast-track technology development, commercialisation, and deployment. #NUSImpact
https://news.nus.edu.sg/nus-establishes-hylocc-to-accelerate-decarbonisation-efforts
Delighted that NUS welcomed more than 1,000 participants from 23 countries by hosting last week’s Higher Education Research and Development Society for Australasia 2026 Conference alongside partners from Singapore and Australia! NUS President's post at http://instagram.com/p/DazbTuEkxJe.
From strength to strength – Sean Pang from @NUSBizSchool and Nur Harisa Binte Hassan from NUS Faculty of Science have navigated personal challenges in their academic journeys and emerged more resilient. Find out more below.
No rainbows without rain: NUS graduates find strength amidst personal challenges
While academic challenges are a given in university life, some students navigate far greater storms. As we celebrate...
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At NUS, holistic education goes beyond knowledge – it inspires students to turn ideas into impact. Meet Givson Ong & John Thng from the Class of #NUS2026 – their passion for solving real-world problems led them to look beyond their faculties for solutions.
Better together: NUS Class of 2026 graduates working across disciplines for real-world impact
As the NUS Class of 2026 mark their Commencement, two graduates share how a drive to solve real-world problems l...
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"Heartiest congratulations to our honorary graduates and every member of the Class of 2026. Welcome to the NUS Alumni family—we look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make in service of Singapore and the world!" More at http://instagram.com/p/DakaJ0AE3kQ.
Ready? We are! 🎓✨ Just 1 hour until the #NUS2026 Commencement season kicks off! #ShapeTheFuture
Founded by the community
for the community
The National University of Singapore has built a global network of partner institutes in education and research, with collaboration promoting an exchange of ideas that can lead to high levels of research and groundbreaking innovation.
The university has 13 partnerships, 31 partners and 4 network associations globally.
The National University of Singapore Overseas College programme, which allows participating students to experience international and entrepreneurial exposure, has nine locations including Beijing, Israel, Lausanne, Munich, New York, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore and Stockholm.
Strategic Thrusts
P romote the NUS brand name internationally
R aise the global awareness of NUS students and staff
I dentify partnerships for a transformative global experience
D evelop international programmes for our students, staff and partners with the support of NUS Faculties/Schools and Departments
E ngage NUS faculty and staff to enhance processes and services that facilitate international activities on NUS’ campuses
Mission and vision
- VISION: a leading global university shaping the future
- MISSION: to educate, inspire and transform
- VALUES: innovation, resilience excellence, respect, integrity
An integrated approach that brings together researchers from diverse fields
$758.12m
Research Funding Awarded
30
University-level Research Institutes and Centres
Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world, the National University of Singapore is internationally respected for its high-quality research in science, technology and the humanities – and, increasingly, at the interfaces between the areas.
The National University of Singapore published 8,341 papers in international journals during 2015, 814 projects were launched, and 687 projects completed.
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